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Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath appointed to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, senior-most Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 1st July, 2021 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice today.
Shri Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, B.Com., LL.B., was enrolled as an Advocate on 28th January, 1987. He practised for 20 years before the High Court of Karnataka, High Court of Madras and the Supreme Court of India in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Labour, Company, Serv.ice cases etc. He specializes in Constitutional Law. He worked in Bangalore University, Bangalore and Kuvempu University, Shimoga. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on February 18, 2008 and Permanent Judge on February 17, 2010. He was transferred to Himachal Pradesh High Court on 07.01.2019.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s message on Earth Day
Following is the text of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s message on Earth Day:
“Earth Day is a day of gratitude to Mother Earth and a day to reiterate our firm resolve to keep our planet clean and green.
It is our duty to live in harmony with the plants, animals and birds we share the Earth with. We owe this to our future generations.
I hope this year’s theme of 'Environmental and Climate Literacy’ helps create awareness on protecting nature and natural resources.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of MP and former Union Minister, Shri Sanwar Lal Jat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of MP and former Union Minister, Shri Sanwar Lal Jat.
“Anguished by the demise of MP and former Union Minister, Shri Sanwar Lal Jat. This is a big loss for the BJP & the nation. My condolences.
Shri Sanwar Lal Jat worked extensively for wellbeing of villages and farmers. My thoughts are with his family & supporters in this sad hour”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Steel
USE of Plastic Waste in Steel Manufacturing
Potential exists for consumption of waste plastics by the Indian steel industry. Waste plastics can be used as replacement of coking coal  in coke making. Waste plastics can also be added in marginal quantities in Electric Arc Furnace  as replacement of pet coke.
As per Plastic Waste Management Rules  and subsequent amendment vide gazette notification G.S.R. 522 dated 06th July, 2022, issued by the MOEF&CC, only "End-of-Life Disposal" plastic is allowed for co-processing in the steel industry and other waste plastic which can be recycled has been mandated for recycling only. Presently, availability of "End-of-Life Disposal" waste plastic is a major constraint.
Under the aforesaid Plastic Waste Management Rules, the municipalities/ local bodies are responsible for the creation and establishment of the plastic waste segregation, collection, storage, transportation, processing, and disposal system either on their own or by engaging agencies or manufacturers.
The information was given by the Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh get new NCLT benches
The Government has approved establishment of two new benches of National Company Law Tribunal , one at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh and the other at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. This step has been taken keeping in view the increasing case load, especially under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016.
The jurisdiction of the Bench at Amaravati will be the state of Andhra Pradesh and that of Indore will be the state of Madhya Pradesh. At present Andhra Pradesh comes under the Jurisdiction of NCLT Bench at Hyderabad and Madhya Pradesh comes under the jurisdiction of NCLT Bench, Ahmedabad. It is expected that creation of new benches will enable faster disposal of cases.
The NCLT, which has been set up under the Companies Act, 2013, has provided an effective and time bound adjudication mechanism to deal with matters related to the Companies Act, 2013, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code , 2016 and the LLP Act, 2008. The Act provides for appointment of a President and such number of Members as the Government may deem necessary. As on date there are 17 Judicial Members and 10 Technical Members. Presently, 14 numbers of NCLT Benches have been established, including the Principal Bench in New Delhi, and three recently set up benches at Jaipur, Kochi and Cuttack.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Gujarat on 12th May
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 4400 crores
Houses under PMAY to be handed over to about 19,000 beneficiaries
PM to visit GIFT city and review status of various ongoing projects
PM to participate in Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on 12th May. At around 10:30 AM, Prime Minister will participate in Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gandhinagar. Thereafter, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth around Rs 4400 crores at 12 noon in Gandhinagar. At around 3 PM, Prime Minister will visit GIFT City.
Inauguration and foundation stone of development projects
During the programme in Gandhinagar, will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 2450 crores. These include projects of Urban Development Department, Water Supply Department, Road and Transport Department and Mines and Minerals Department.
The projects being inaugurated include augmentation of multi village drinking water supply schemes in Banaskantha district, river overbridge in Ahmedabad, drainage collection network at Naroda GIDC, sewage treatment plants in Mehsana and Ahmedabad, auditorium in Dahegam, among others. The projects whose foundation stone would be laid include bulk pipeline project in Junagadh district, augmentation of water supply schemes in Gandhinagar district, construction of flyover bridges, new water distribution station, various town planning roads, among others.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of PMAY  projects, as well as participate in Gruh Pravesh of around 19,000 houses built under the scheme. He will hand over keys to beneficiaries of the scheme during the programme. The total outlay of these projects is around Rs 1950 crores.
PM in GIFT City
Prime Minister will visit ‘Gujarat International Finance Tec- City’ , Gandhinagar. During the visit he will review the status of various ongoing projects at GIFT City. An interaction with GIFT IFSC entities will also take place to understand their experience and future plans in GIFT City. Prime Minister will also visit the city’s key infrastructure facilities including the ‘Underground Utility Tunnel’ and ‘Automated Waste Collection Segregation Plant’.
Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan
Prime Minister will participate in Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan, which is the 29th Biennial Conference of All India Primary Teachers' Federation. The theme of this conference is ‘Teachers are at the Heart of Transforming Education’.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
“Laws and Bills Passed, it is up to People to Act Upon Them”: Union Environment Minister
World Environment Day Celebrations: Session on “Natural Capital of India” Held
Emphasising that a host of relevant resolutions, laws and bills have been passed on pollution and other environment-related issues, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that it is up to the people to act upon them. Addressing the inaugural session on the theme – “Natural Capital of India” to mark the World Environment Day celebrations here today, Dr. Harsh Vardhan recalled the strong legacy of India of caring for the environment. He pointed out that land, trees and rivers were all considered to be a part of divine blessings and seen as natural gifts that needed to be protected and nurtured. The Minister stated that every human being can be inspired to work for the environment and small contributions can add up to a larger good.
Reiterating the momentum generated by the Green Good Deeds initiative, Dr. Vardhan expressed the view that the initiative is worth emulating across the world. “It has been appreciated at global fora including BRICS and international universities. Green Good Deeds, practice and behaviour are the ‘mantra’ for the future”, he affirmed.
Addressing the gathering, Executive Director, United Nations Environment, Mr. Erik Solheim acknowledged Dr. Harsh Vardhan for his approach of following Green Good Deeds, which indicates bringing environment for discussions on the kitchen tableMr. Solheim opined that environment is a people-centric problem in India. Sharing the reasons why India was chosen to host the global celebrations of World Environment Day, Mr. Solheim pointed out that this was because India is known to be the most populous country and has still been able to significantly reduce its poverty. “But the major reason was the shared approach that India follows to deal with its environment problems”, he added. “We should learn to operate and growth within the threshold limits of nature”, the UNEP chief averred.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, MoEF&CC, Mr. C.K Mishra said that 96 Ministries have participated in the World Environment Day celebrations. He added that this is not just for the sake of participation, but because of a growing concern about environment these days. Stating that World Environment Day on June 5 is a journey of 20 years, Mr. Mishra underlined how the years 2015 and 2016 were two important years for environment, which are about SDGs and Paris Agreement and are very critical for analysis.
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Jharakhand to become ODF by by 15th of this month
Public participation is the key to make Ganga Gram Successful: Uma Bharati
Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharati said that with the present rate of sanitation coverage in the state, Jharkhand will become open defecation free state on it’s upcoming foundation day - 15th November. She was speaking in Ganga Gram Swachchhata Sammelan at Rajmahal in Jharkhand . About ten thousand swachhagrahies, Ganga volunteers, youth organization members, students and people from all walks of the life, where majority participants were women, attended the sammelan.
Ganga Gram is a concept to transform banks on the village of River Ganga into ideal villages with emphasis on ODF, Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Water Conservation, Ground Water Recharge, modern crematorium, tree plantation, organic and medicinal plant agriculture being the main components. After making all 4465 Ganga Bank villages ODF, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is working in this direction. In this regard, Uma Bharati stressed upon public participation as the key to make Ganga Bank villages ideal Ganga Grams. She urged people to participate in SLWM activities, not to litter around and pollute water sources, take care of their waste management to promote organic farming etc. Praising the efforts of Sahibganj district in ghat beautification and other cleanliness initiatives, she told the gathering that in past one year, in Ganga Bank revenue land more than 7.5 lakh trees were planted.
Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Parameswaran Iyer highlighted the societal and financial gains of Swachh Bharat Mission . He said that in rural India in past four years, sanitation coverage has gone up from a lowly 39 per cent to over 95 percent. Citing reports from organisations such as UNICEF and WHO, he said that an average family in an ODF villages saves Rs. 50,000 annually on it’s medical expenditure, and also that with such a growth SBM would have saved about 3 lakh lives by October 2019. Explaining the concept of Ganga Gram, he urged Panchayats and districts to focus on ODF sustainability and solid and liquid waste management. Underlining the role of Rani Mistries, he emphasized how SBM has led to women empowerment.
Shri Anant Kumar Ojha, MLA from Rajmahal area and Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Jharkhand Aradhana Patnaik also spoke at the event.
The Union Minister also laid foundation of Maskalaiyya Crematorium and ghat, Municipal Waste Water Project at Rajmahal. She also felicitated outstanding Rani Mistries and inaugurated Ganga Gram Exhibition besides visiting newly constructed Kanhaiyya Sthan ghat.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Actor Dilip Kumar laid to rest with full state honours
President, Vice President, Prime Minister condole the demise of the legendary actor
Mumbai, 7 July, 2021
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar who passed away this morning after a prolonged illness was laid to rest with full state honours in Mumbai, today. President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, I&B Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar and leading figures from the film industry and from other spheres of society have condoled the death of Dilip Kumar.
Condoling the actor's death, the President said that an era ends with his demise. “The thespian’s charm transcended all boundaries, and he was loved across the subcontinent. Dilip Saab will live forever in the heart of India.”
Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary thespian Shri Dilip Kumar. The Vice President said that his death had created an irreplaceable void in the field of cinema. "Although known by the sobriquet ‘Tragedy King’, the legendary thespian was one of the most versatile actors & essayed a variety of roles from social dramas to romantic hero with equal felicity."
Expressing deep grief, the Prime Minister has said the actor's passing away is a loss to our cultural world.
Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh said that Dilip Kumar’s demise is monumental loss to the Indian cinema.
Offering tribute to the late actor, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar said that the way in which Dilip Kumar presented his art was unparalleled.
Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Manish Desai visited the legendary actor’s Bandra residence. He met his wife Mrs. Saira Banu and other family members and expressed deepest condolences on behalf of the Prime Minister of India.
For his contribution to cinema, Dilip Kumar was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award , India's highest award in the art form. He also received the Padma Vibhushan , the second-highest civilian award of the country.
The actor also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, from 2000 to 2006.
Dilip Kumar was 98. He is survived by wife Saira Banu.PIB Mumbai-/DJM/Dhanalakshmi/Darshana
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Ministry of Railways
535 Railway stations are covered with 572 One Station, One Product outlets
Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous products, and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society
Ministry of Railways has launched ‘One Station One Product’  scheme over Indian Railways with objectives to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the Government of India, provide a market for local/indigenous products and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society. Under the scheme, OSOP outlets at railway stations are allotted for showcasing, selling and giving high visibility to indigenous /local products. Allotment is done to all applicants on a rotation basis who meet objectives of the scheme. The pilot of the scheme was started on 25.03.2022 and presently 535 stations are covered with 572 OSOP outlets. Product categories, under this scheme, include the following:
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- Handicrafts/ Artefacts
- Textiles and Handlooms
- Traditional Garments
- Local agricultural produce/ Processed/semi processed foods.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
NSCBI AIRPORT ORGANIZES FREE HEALTH CHECKUP CAMP
Kolkata, May 29, 2019
A one-day medical health check-up camp was held at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport today in association with ILS Hospitals at the meeting hall of New Operational Building of Airports Authority of India, Kolkata.
General Health check-up like Blood pressure, Blood sugar Random, ECG including medical consultation by Specialists doctors were organised for the employees, dependents and workers engaged by contractors of AAI.
The team of Dr. Pratim Sen Gupta , Dr. Kumar Raj  and Dr. Soumyarup Das  led the camp and motivated employees to keep periodic check on health to ensure healthy life.
Total 101 members participated in the camp and were benefited by the various tests and consultation provided by the senior doctors.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Punjab National Bank's All India CSR campaign against COVID 19
“Roadmap for distribution of COVID vaccine is in speedy progress”
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare launched Punjab National Bank’s  All India CSR campaign against COVID 19. He also released the digital CSR album & CSR video of Punjab National Bank.
Appreciating the efforts of PNB for the works done under CSR activities in the fight against COVID 19, Dr. Harsh Vardhan noted, “PNB has contributed in the movement of the government to combat the pandemic by distributing approximately 10 lakh masks and sanitizers in 662 districts of the country to the needy sections of society through its over 10,000 branches.”
He also praised Gram Sampark Yojna which was launched on 2nd October, 2020 by the bank for a period of three months, for providing special facilities to the farmers of 500 districts in rural and semi urban areas.
Lauding PNB’s contribution to the national cause, Dr. Harsh Vardhan added, “The bank honored the families of martyrs of Galwan Valley on the eve of the 74th Independence Day. This gesture shows the commitment and reverence towards the Armed Forces."
He appreciated efforts of PNB for providing an amount of Rs. 10.37 lakhs to Bhaorao Deoras Sewa Nyas, as part of CSR activity, for purchase of a vehicle to be used by the Nyas for the help of sick persons who visit Delhi for treatment at AIIMS.
On India’s fight against COVID-19, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “As India enters into the tenth month in its fight against COVID, India has become Atmanirbhar in many aspects. The exponentially rising Recovery Rate and progressively falling active cases have proven the success of the Centre-led COVID-19 containment strategy. I have confidence in the scientific developments taking place in the field of treatment and vaccines for COVID-19 and soon India will achieve more success in our fight against COVID-19.”
The Union Minister was apprised that the bank has also felicitated meritorious students who have scored well in the exams of various education Boards and honoured ten thousand renowned teachers, for their contribution in moulding students into exemplary citizens.
Dr Harsh Vardhan affirmed that the utmost priority of the government is to provide vaccine to the very last person in the country and the roadmap for distribution of vaccine is in speedy progress. He added, “I am confident that PNB, as a responsible and empathetic institution, will contribute to such missions in future too, thus contributing notably in the progress of the nation. The fight against COVID can only be won with the cooperation of each and everyone in the country.”
Shri S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao, MD and CEO, and other senior officials of PNB were also present. PNB’s zonal offices across the nation also joined through video conferencing.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Connectivity of North-East
Enhancing comprehensive connectivity between India and Bangladesh, through North East, is an important aspect of our bilateral cooperation and significant progress has been made in recent years. Rail and bus services between the two countries have resumed after the pandemic. Recently, Mitalee Express from New Jalpaiguri to Dhaka through Haldibari-Chilahati has started operating from 1st June, 2022. This is the third passenger rail service between India and Bangladesh. The ongoing Railway projects of "Agartala-Akhaura- Rail link" connecting Agartala  with Akhaura  and “Construction of Mahisasan -Zero Point  new line” shall also improve connectivity between the two countries. Construction of Maitri Setu on river Feni in Sabroom has been completed and Royal Maitri International bus Services from Tripura to Kolkata via Bangladesh by Tripura Road Transport Corporation  have started.
Further, an MoU for facilitating temporary transit of petroleum, oil and lubricants  and Liquefied Petroleum Gas  products through Bangladesh to India’s North Eastern Region has been signed between Ministry of Road and Highways, Government of Bangladesh and the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. on August 02, 2022.
The proposal for developing a road link from Mahendraganj in Meghalaya to Hili in West Bengal through Bangladesh was raised with Bangladesh during the Virtual Summit held in December 2020, as well as during the Prime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh in March, 2021.
This information was given by Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council , sets up Nuresery and Bamboo Plantation Site Under Ministry of Doner
North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council , under North Eastern Council, Shillong under the Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India involves its creativity and resource in talent scouting, training, technology sourcing, market linkage for giving a new age thrust to the age old bamboo sector. Keeping in mind the fast track changes in the global marketplace, contemporizing the traditional presentational aesthetics of bamboo end products receives our priority. The bamboo nursery site at LeirikKhul, Imphal West District and the Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur.
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Bamboo nursery site LeirikKhul, Imphal, West District
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Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur
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Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur
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Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur
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Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur
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Bamboo plantation site at Konshak Khul, Kangpopkpi District, Manipur
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